Simon enjoying beach at Wimeraux

Claire and Simon's trip round Eastern Europe

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July 9th 2018
Thought I ought to finish the last lap. Weather in France was hazy and with a breeze was not so warm as we had got used to. The first day we first did a dummy run to the port to know the route home. That was easy, get on the motorway and straight there. Then we decided to see Calais. It looked very run down the bit we saw and we got lost on the way to the centre so drove the coastal road instead. ... read more

Europe » France

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more